GOOD OLLY: WORDS AND IMAGES OF THE SEASON: JANUARY

OLIVIER NTCHAM scores headed goals with the regularity of sightings of Halley’s Comet.

However, it must be admitted when Celtic’s French midfielder does knock in one with his napper it tends to be fairly spectacular. We only have to look back to the 3-0 win over St Johnstone in Perth on January 29 to emphasise that fact.

It was another crucial Premiership encounter for the Hoops on their pursuit of their ninth successive title, but the former Manchester City prospect, bought by ex-boss Brendan Rodgers for £4.5million in the summer of 2017, got the Hoops off to a flyer – literally – early in the game.

Six minutes were on the clock when James Forrest flighted in a right-wing cross and Ntcham did not break stride as he raced into the penalty area to meet the ball perfectly with his head to send a thumping effort zipping towards its destination while keeper Zander Clark didn’t move a muscle.

Forrest and Leigh Griffiths added quickfire strikes as the champions remained on track for another crown.

CQN‘s ace lensmen were there to capture the goal. Here is the thrilling sequence.

FRENCH CONNECTION…Olivier Ntcham rises to fire in a header.

NET PROFIT…Saints keeper Zander Clark is left helpless as the ball rages towards the rigging.

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